🇺🇸 Top Recommended Restaurants in Tampa 🍽️✨

As a growing city, Tampa’s food scene often gets overlooked — but after a year of serious eating, I’ve found 3 amazing spots you can’t miss! Here are my favorites: Izakaya Tori 🏮 A authentic Japanese izakaya with great decor and vibe. The menu is full of options: sashimi, rolls, rice bowls, and grilled skewers 🍣🍢. They even have tako wasabi! Ingredients are fresh, and they offer seasonal specials. Perfect for hanging out with friends after work 🍶. ⚠️ Only downside: parking is tricky. There’s a small lot behind the restaurant, but it’s often full during dinner. 📍 310 S Dale Mabry Hwy #160 Sarione 🇰🇷 Forget the other spots — this is the real deal for Korean food! Their kimchi jjigae is amazing (no pork smell!), and the seafood pancake (haemul pajeon) is crispy and loaded with goodies 🦐🌿. Also try their pork belly and sundae (blood sausage) with spicy sauce — it tastes just like Seoul! Don’t miss the grilled galbi (short ribs) — so flavorful! 🔥 📍 3940 W Cypress St, Tampa, FL 33607 Malio's Prime Steakhouse 🥩 Skip the usual recommendations — Malio’s prime rib steak is a game-changer! It’s pricey, but 100% worth it. Everyone I’ve brought here has loved it. Their appetizers, seafood, and pasta are also delicious. I’ve been multiple times and never been disappointed 🙌. The location is unique — tucked under a cylindrical building. A bit hard to find, but totally worth the effort! 📍 400 N Ashley Dr 💡 Bonus Chains for Meat Lovers: Smoky Bones 🍖 (Best location: 136 Brandon Town Center Dr, Brandon) Texas de Brazil 🇧🇷 (All-you-can-eat Brazilian steakhouse! Their beef rib at dinner is a must-try.) 📍 4112 W Boy Scout Blvd #Tampa #TampaEats #TampaFoodie #TampaBay #TravelTampa